Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN OlHKOlH ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Tower presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Bryan Bain, Jessica King, Tony Palmeri, Burk Tower, Dennis McHugh and Mayor Frank Tower ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager, Angela Joeckel, Deputy City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney, and Dave Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes from the November 25 and December 9, 2008 Council Meeting. Approval of Bills Presented by the Finance Director. Approval of Otter Street Winter Fisheree for Saturday, February 7, 2009. Receipt and Filing of Museum Board Minutes. Approval of Cash Report for November 2008. Resolution 08-492 Award Bid to DC Construction for Landscaping Services for Water Utility for Years: 2009 - $1.45/sq ft.; 2010 - $1.45/sq ft. and 2011 - $1.95/sq ft. Resolution08-493 Award Bid to Stannard, Inc., for Dry Cleaning and Laundering Requirements for Police Department for: 2009 - $39,424.00; 2010 - $41,872.43 and 2011 - $44,373.16 Resolution 08-494 Award Bid to Fluid Conservation Systems for Leak Detector Equipment for Water Distribution ($32,950.00) Resolution 08-495 Waive Bids and Purchase Water Meters from National Waterworks ($502, 581.00) Resolution 08-496 Approval of Agreement for Donation of 1993 Ford Wheeled Coach Ambulance to Oshkosh Red Cross 1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -DECEMBER 23, 2OOH Resolution 08-497 Approval of Renewal Agreement for Bus Service with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Resolution 08-498 Disallow Claim by American Family (Heather Harrington - damage to her vehicle from hitting a hole in the road) Resolution 08-499 Approval of Appointments Resolution 08-500 Approval of Special Class "B" License, Combination "Class A" Licenses, Combination "Class B" License, Agent Change for Class "B" Fermented Malt/Class "C" Wine and Operator's Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 08-493 (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower Resolution08-493 Award Bid to Stannard, Inc., for Dry Cleaning and Laundering Requirements for Police Department for: 2009 - $39,424.00; 2010 - $41,872.43 and 2011- $44,373.16 MOTION: ADOPT (McHugh; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower Council Member McHugh questioned if dry cleaning uniforms was new. Mr. Rohloff explained it was not a new procedure; however, the three year contract was up and needed to be renewed. Council Member McHugh stated that the cost went up $2,000 each year. Mr. Rohloff stated that there had been an explanation regarding the cost in the memo, and that it had been significantly lower than the other estimates. Council Member McHugh questioned if all of the departments had dry cleaning services. Scott Greuel, Chief of Police, stated that it was in the contract to provide the dry cleaning service. Mr. Rohloff explained that Central Garage employees had laundry service due to their soiled uniforms. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Saturday Farmers' Market to utilize the City Hall parking lot each Saturday, from June 6, 2009 through October 17, 2009 2 MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -DECEMBER 23, 2OOH Dennis Leatherman, 518 West Gruenwald, stated that the Farmer's Market group was content to remain at the City Hall parking lot. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned what the oppositions of the group were. Mr. Leatherman, explained that there was no benefit to relocating; however, there would be a cost for publicizing and printing of new signs. He explained that both lots had 91 stalls and the Leach stalls were diagonal which create a problem. Mayor Tower questioned if it would be a hardship financially if the transition would take place in 2010. Mr. Leatherman, stated that they would be grateful for an extra year; however, their preference would be to continue in the City Hall parking lot. Council Member Palmeri suggested having the Farmer's Market on Main Street. He stated that Main Street would be closed and vendors would set up on the street. He explained that Appleton does this and that the Famer's Market there was large and more of a City event. Mr. Leatherman explained that they could try downtown on a trial basis perhaps one weekend a month. He stated that again, advertising would be costly. He stated that the prices in Appleton were almost double what they were in Oshkosh. Council Member McHugh stated that it should not be the role of the Council to force people to use the Leach and the Leach was out of the way. He stated that the location at City Hall was working out great. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned what the cost was for use of the Leach. Mr. Rohloff stated that would be a policy decision and the fee could be reviewed. Deputy Mayor Bain questioned the size difference in parking lots. Mr. Rohloff stated that the square footage of the lots were equal; however, the stalls were deeper at City Hall which accommodate the vendors more efficiently. Council Member Esslinger stated that the Farmer's Market had lost business one other time due to a forced move. He stated that he would support that the Famer's Market stay at City Hall. Deputy Mayor Bain stated that he would like the group to consider the Leach as he would like to see the Market grow to a community wide event. He stated that it was unfortunate that the group did not want to grow; however, he would support the group to continue to use the 3 parking lot at City Hall. Council Member Tower stated that he would support the use of the City Hall parking lot. He stated that he encouraged the group to consider growing and adding new opportunities. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -DECEMBER 23, 2OOH Mayor Tower stated that he would support the Famer's Market to remain in the City Hall parking lot. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 08-501 Establishing Street Grades /Meadow Park Drive -West 20t"Avenue to 1,523 feet south MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower Ordinance 08-502 Approval of Parking Regulation Changes on Sawyer Street and Shawano Avenue FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 08-503 Approval of Variance to Deer Feeding Ban and Firearm Discharge Ordinances /Culling of Urban Deer / Osborn Avenue Area FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Nikki Hronis, 2260 Burnwood Drive, stated that she had concerns with the direction the Council had taken and she was disgusted with the mentality of the Council. She urged the Council to do the right thing and not cull the deer. She questioned why the herd could not be relocated. Amy Haberkorn, 4711 Indian Bend Road, stated that she made a spray that she used every three weeks and has no problem with deer eating her flowers or shrubs. She stated that she had been using the product for over 12 years and she would volunteer her time to spray for those being effected by the herd. She stated that Winnebago County was surrounded by wildlife. She stated that statistics showed that when herds were culled it brought in more deer. She stated that rabbits destroy flowerbeds too, and questioned if they too would be culled. Mark Schultz, N9458 Ridge Road, Van Dyne, owner of Glacier Ridge Farm, stated that he would donate his time and tranquilize the deer and move them with the approval of the DNR. He urged the Council to work harder for the approval from the DNR regarding the move. Steve Barney, 1335 Summit Avenue, urged the Council to consider contraception for the deer and suggested the that Humane Society may cover the cost. He questioned if any of the suggestions provided by the guest speaker had been used and what the outcome was. James Sitter, 3111 B Elk Ridge Drive, stated that deer have been in the area for many years 4 and as we continue to build in their habitat they continually learn to live within our habitat. He stated that culling the deer would be a never ending job as more will continue to relocate into residential areas. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -DECEMBER 23, 2OOH Karl Schulz, 2782 Fond du Lac Road, stated that culling the deer was dangerous to residents. He explained that the deer would continue to move into residential neighborhoods so the process would be repetitive. Resolution 08-504 Approval of Term Sheet for Operations Agreement-Convention Center / Oshkosh Convention Center Management, Inc MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower Council Member Esslinger questioned the automatic renewal every two years. He suggested having the Council review the contract every two years and grant renewal. Mr. Rohloff stated that in the contract that the operator had the right to suspend with notification of 60 days to terminate and if there were any issues the contract would be terminated. Council Member Esslinger stated that renewal should be determined by the Council. Mr. Rohloff reminded Council that this was on a temporary basis until the Convention Centre was sold. Council Member Tower stated that the Convention and Tourism Bureau were doing a favorfor the City and once the building was sold they would gladly hand over all rights. He stated that there was a benefit to the City to have the Convention and Tourism Bureau maintain occupancy of the facility. Resolution 08-505 Approval of Deferred Compensation Plan for the City Manager in Compliance of City Council Approved Employment Agreement MOTION: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Bain, King, Palmeri, Tower, McHugh, Mayor Tower CITIZEN STATEMENTS Steve Barney, 1335 Summit Avenue, stated that the lights for the bridge were not necessary as the electricity may produce green house gas. He explained that it was unnecessary use of energy. 5 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, STATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION Deputy Mayor Bain stated that there would be no "Fifth Tuesday Forum" and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Palmeri stated that 100% of the citizens that have contacted him regarding the single stream recycling were against purchasing the bins. He questioned if the bins were needed to do single stream recycling. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -DECEMBER 23, 2OOH Mr. Patek stated that there had been no final decision made. Council Member Palmeri questioned if the automated trucks had been purchased. Mr. Patek stated that the City was waiting for the Council to decide. Council Member Palmeri questioned if single stream recycling could be completed without the automated trucks. Mr. Patek stated that single stream recycling could be done without using automated trucks. Council Member Palmeri questioned what the disadvantage would be to single stream recycle without the automated trucks. Mayor Tower stated that there were several concerns if the blue bags would be continued. Mr. Rohloff stated that there needed to be a workshop and the blue bag was a separated issue. Mayor Tower stated that bins would need to be purchased with or without the automated trucks. Council Member Esslinger stated that he would like an analysis completed of the workshop regarding waste of recyclables due to contamination from other products onto the paper. He stated that an analysis of time saved with the automated trucks would be beneficial. Council Member McHugh stated that he has seen two bins in several cities and questioned if eventually the citizens of the City would end up having to purchase multiple bins. Mayor Tower announced the workshop to review the storm utility rate would follow the January 13, 2009 Council meeting. He stated that the workshop for single stream recycling would be following the January 27, 2009 meeting. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS, $TATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION Mr. Rohloff stated that he would like to discuss at the January 13, 2009 meeting under other business to update the public regarding snow removal and to answer questions. He stated that after the review of five proposals for the Glatz Storm Water Management Plan, the bid was 6 awarded to McMahon Engineers. He stated that he had attended a meeting at the Governor's Office regarding the possibility of stimulus funds. He explained that he was urging project designs to be completed, so staff would be prepared if stimulus funds were granted. MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Bain) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 7